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A thoroughly iconic representation: In this painting — in the church of S. Martino (Trevi) — the poor man is very naked, Martin is very clothed, the sword is very sharp; and, to me at least, the piece of coat the saint is parting with doesn't look like it'll cover the recipient too well. Still, I like this. Our two principals are concerned with their transaction. The horse, elegant, handsome and uninvolved, considers us. In other paintings of the period, it is a look normally seen on the arrogant young nobleman who just happens to be at hand. |
Pier Antonio Mezzastris — or Mezastris — (c. 1430‑1506) was an Umbrian painter from Foligno, about two hours N of this church (on foot): he is consequently a local artist. Except for two frescoes in Narni, his remaining work is all to be found within 15 km of his hometown.
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Paintings by Mezzastris or attributed to him can be seen in Foligno: S. Lucia • S. Anna • Pinacoteca civica • environs of Foligno: S. Maria in Campis • the rural shrine known as the Maestà Bella • Vescia: the Maestà S. Anna • Assisi: Oratorio dei Pellegrini • environs of Assisi: S. Damiano • Montefalco: S. Agostino • Museum • Narni: Duomo • S. Francesco • S. Maria degli Angeli: Museum • Spello: S. Girolamo • Trevi: S. Martino | ||||||
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